Herron Park/foys To Blacktail Trail
Kalispell, Montana
| Address: | ~2101 Foys Lake Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA |
| GPS: |
48°8'57.4"N 114°21'11.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Montana |
| Trail Length: | 30.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
In Herron Park, singletrack spread around, with some old fire road climbs, and some fun descents. The Foys to Blacktail singletrack trail takes off from Herron Park and, when completed, will climb all the way to the Blacktail ski resort. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Herron Park/foys To Blacktail Trail
Herron Park/foys To Blacktail Trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Kalispell, Montana. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Herron Park/foys To Blacktail Trail bike trail in Kalispell.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/herron-park-foys-to-blacktail-trail/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Kalispell, Montana
- Head south on 4th Ave W toward 7th St W (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto 8th St W (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto 7th Ave W (358 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto 7th St W (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Foys Lake Rd (0.2 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Foys Lake Rd/S Meridian RdContinue to follow Foys Lake Rd(3.9 mi)
- Turn right to stay on Foys Lake RdDestination will be on the right(449 ft)
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